Over 5 lakh people gather for IAF's biggest air show

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:24 [IST]

Allahabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Over five lakh people gathered on the sandy beaches of river Ganga to witness the mega air show organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in commemoration with its platinum jubilee celebrations.

Uttar Pradesh governor T V Rajeshwar was the chief guest, who arrived at the Sangam by the state plane along with his wife Mahalaxmi rajeshwar.

The main aim of the show was to showcase the capabilities and professionalism of the IAF, besides generating keen interest in the youth of the country to join the IAF.

The main attraction of the air show was the fly pasts by various aircraft in the inventory of the Central Air Command, followed by the world famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) and para trooping by the Akash Ganga Team.

UNI

Topics: DEFENCE-SANGAM-IAF

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